In this (very belated) episode, Mr and Mrs M share  how the updates in the court proceedings progressed and were communicated with them. Another court hearing (or two) occurred and various meetings took place. 

They also have some family news to share! 

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In this episode Mrs M gives a mini-update to explain some of the delays. 

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In this episode, Mr and Mrs M share about their first meeting with birth family, unusually before the adoption order has been granted. They also share where they are in the legal process as well as about a CLA review that they hosted in their home. 

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In this episode, Mr and Mrs M describe the medical advisor meeting that took place before matching panel, as well as all the paperwork that needed to be completed. 

They also share what happened on the day of matching panel itself, how they felt, and the outcome.

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In this episode, Mr and Mrs M describe the medical advisor meeting that took place before matching panel, as well as all the paperwork that needed to be completed. 

They also share what happened on the day of matching panel itself, how they felt, and the outcome.

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In this episode Mr and Mrs M share how Baby M's first birthday went, what they did to celebrate and things they needed to take into consideration. 

They then move on to share about how Christmas was very different from previous years, and things to consider if you are new adopters during the festive season. 

Lastly, they discuss the ending of contact between Baby M and his birth family, and what the plans are going forward for both direct and indirect contact. 

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In this episode, Mr and Mrs M share about their meeting with the court appointed guardian for Baby M. They also share how they have been getting on during the week of the final court hearing, and the final outcome. 

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In this episode, Mr and Mrs M share about a recent court hearing for Baby M's case. 

Due to the court hearing falling on a Tuesday, there was no contact that day which meant that Mrs M and Baby M attended our Local Authority's 'Adoption Toddler Group'. 

Mr and Mrs M also share about how they found cocooning, what it is, why do it and how it worked out for them. Plus, the lovely post-cocooning joy of introducing Baby M to family. 

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In this episode, Mr & Mrs M share how it has been to settle into life as a family of 3. This includes: 

• Contact arrangements with birth parents and the intricacies that come with that. 
• Mr M goes back to work
• Appointments, meetings and admin for EP carers 

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In this episode, Mr and Mrs M give an update on how Baby M is settling in which includes: 

• the intricacies of taking Baby M to contact, and having direct contact with Birth Parents
• Mr M's return to work, and the challenges and opportunities that has brought
• Lots of meetings, appointments and paperwork 

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